June 03, 2012, 7:00AM

Featured Flashbacks One of Stan's favorite columns: Cooking three squares a day is a demanding task. My wife should know. She's the one in the family who does the lion's share of the meal preparation. She deserved a day off, and Saturday was going to be that day. She wouldn't have to do any of the cooking, and according to... Full story »

June 24, 2010, 8:11AM

Jonny Jameson, 11, of Portage spreads olive oil on a apple peanut butter sandwich so it will toast better Wednesday in a cooking school for youths ages 11 to 15 conducted by Chef Channon Mondoux, at the Oakwood Community Center. (John A. Lacko / Special to the Kalamazoo Gazette)

June 24, 2010, 8:11AM

Julion Boris 13, of Kalamazoo, Hailey Kirchhoff, 14, of Portage and Emilee Hall, 13 also of Kalamazoo work on making pizza sandwiches Wednesday in a cooking school for youths ages 11 to 15 conducted by Chef Channon Mondoux, at the Oakwood Community Center. (John A. Lacko / Special to the Kalamazoo Gazette)

January 08, 2009, 4:27PM

August 18, 2008, 2:15PM

Better butter is begging to be tasted by those who want bigger flavor. It is more expensive than common butters, but according to a few local pastry chefs, high-end butter helps to create a superior tasting experience. Full story »

April 30, 2008, 5:01PM

Steak Torta La Mexicana Market 1956 Portage St., Kalamazoo One unsung hero of local restaurant menus is the torta, the Mexican sub. The steak torta at La Mexicana Market is one of the best in the city. The bread is made fresh by La Azteca Bakery, located next to the market. The oval-shaped buns are called telera, a bun made... Full story »